Neutron Imaging and Applications offers an introduction to the fundamentals of neutronbeamproduction in addition to the wide scope of proficiencies that heighten imaging application capabilities. An instructional overview of neutron sources, detectors, optics and spin-filters allows readers to delve more deeply into the discussions of radiography, tomography and potential apps available in neutron holography techniques. A section consecrated to current apps describes imaging single grains in polycrystalline materials, neutron imaging of geological materials and other materials science and engineering areas. Coverage of thermal neutron imaging of biological tissues, plant physiology, Homeland Security and contraband detection explore the future probabilities of this cutting-edge research.
Written by key experts in the field, researchers and engineers involved with imaging technologies will find Neutron Imaging and Applications a worthful reference.
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Neutron Imaging and Applications offers an introduction to the fundamental principle of neutronbeamproduction and instrumentation in addition to the wide scope of proficiencies that provide distinctive imaging capablenesses over a wide and diverse range of applications. An instructional overview of neutron sources, optics and detectors, allows readers to delve more deeply into the discussions of radiography, tomography, phase contrast imaging and potential apps using innovative neutron holography proficiencies and polarized beams. A section devoted to overviews in a growing range of apps describes imaging of fuel cells and hydrogen storage gimmicks for a robust hydrogen economy; new directions in material science and engineering; the investigation of cherished artifacts of cultural inheritance importance; determination of plant physiology and growth processes; imaging of biological tissues and macromolecules, and the practical constituents of neutron imaging for homeland security and contraband detection.
Written by key experts in the field, researchers and engineers involved with imaging technologies will find Neutron Imaging and Applications a valuable reference.
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